Thomas W. VanPutten
Jul 14, 2024
Thomas W. VanPutten, 71, of Pontiac, IL passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024.
Tom was born on 4-14-1953 in Patterson, New Jersey. His parents were Walter and Connie VanPutten. Tom married Darlene Hirst in 1981. She passed away in 1999. Tom is survived by 2 stepsons one claimed him as his father John Hirst (Pam) Pleasant Hill, Illinois and Shawn...
Tonja R. (Shafer) Miller
Jul 13, 2024
Tonja R. (Shafer) Miller, 60, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024, surrounded by her family in the caring hands of JourneyCare Hospice.
Those who knew Tonja will remember her fiery spirit. She never missed an opportunity to tell you or show you that you can take the girl out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of...
Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Hegland
Jul 12, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Hegland, 89, of Sandwich, IL, passed away on July 12, 2024 in Shabbona, IL.
Betty was born in Aurora, IL to Steven and Margaret Stanoy on October 22, 1934. Betty graduated from Madonna High School in Aurora, IL. Steven worked as the “maintenance man” at Madonna High School which allowed him to send his three daughters to Madonna...
Michael Karpowicz
Jul 11, 2024
Michael F. Karpowicz, 60, of Sandwich, IL passed away on July 11, 2024. He was born on September 20, 1963 in Chicago, IL to Richard and Theresa (Krupowicz) Karpowicz.
Arrangements were entrusted to Beverage Family Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.beveragefamilyfh.com
Randall "Randy" E. Dust
Jul 11, 2024
Randall E. Dust passed away on July 11, 2024 in Sandwich Illinois after a long ilness. Randy was born on February 2, 1955 at Roseland Community Hospital to Mary Dean (Brown) Dust and Walter John Dust. He attended Leo High School and graduated from Fenger High School in 1973. Randy had a long career in servicing maintaining and installing office...
Sean Carl Griesmann
Jul 6, 2024
Sean Carl Griesmann, 41, of Sandwich and Plano, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, July 6th, 2024, in Sandwich, Illinois. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, July 13th at 1 p.m. at the home of Tonya (Gage) Blackwell and his children, located at 2050 Rock Creek Road, Plano, Illinois.
Sean was born in Aurora, Illinois, to Richard Glenn...
Judith I. Northcutt
Jul 6, 2024
Judith Northcutt, 76, of Plano, IL passed away on July 6, 2024 at Copley Hospital in Aurora surrounded by her family. Judith was born on August 10, 1947 in the Cooksey family home in Marion, IL to William and Dories (Cooksey) Rust.
Judy attended school in Peoria and Earlville and graduated with the class of 1965 from Sandwich, IL.
She worked after...
Paul W. Oberhart
Jul 3, 2024
Paul W. Oberhart, 71, of Sandwich passed away on July 3, 2024.Paul was born in Elgin to the late John and Evelyn Oberhart on April 29, 1953. He married Gail Mekka on July 5, 1996 in St. Charles. He was an experienced Maintenance Engineer for over 20 years.The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Paul. Paul was an...
Joan A. Newkirk
Jul 2, 2024
Joan A. (Schoger) Newkirk, 93, of Eureka, IL passed away on July 2, 2024. Joan was born on September 8, 1930 in Aurora, IL to Harold and Dorothy (Hermes) Gary Sr.
Joan married Clarence Schoger in 1948. She loved the farm and the animals. She also had obtained her pilots license for small aircraft and helicopters and was a member of...
Terry Tholl
Jun 24, 2024
Terry Tholl, 47, of Sheridan, IL passed away on June 24, 2024, in Sheridan.Terry Tholl was born at Central DuPage Hospital to Mary and Jerry Tholl on April 13th, 1977. He was born and raised in Warrenville, IL. Terry worked as a truck driver for 26 years. Terry was a beacon of joy and absolute goofy, everyone loved to be...
Norma Jean Swenson
Jun 24, 2024
Norma Jean (Osmond) Swenson, 97, passed away on June 24, 2024 at her home. She was born on February 28, 1927 in Ottawa, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret Osmond of Serena. She graduated from Serena High School in 1945 and in December married Clarion Swenson and they began farming in Somonauk. They were married nearly 77 years.
Norma Jean...
Betty Hiveley
Jun 11, 2024
Betty Joan Hiveley, 87, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 in Sandwich, Illinois.Betty was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Doris Steinbrecher and Ralph Leisi on December 6,1936. She had a sister Barbara (Bailey) and brother Ralph, both have preceded her in death.
Betty Married Ralph Bartleman and had two daughters, Catherine (Gilkey) and Sandra (Coomes)...
Karen L. Walz
Jun 7, 2024
Karen L. Walz, 71, of Sandwich, IL passed away on June 7, 2024. Karen was born on August 26, 1952 in Aurora, IL to William and Betty (Schaak) Rauch. Karen was happily married to Michael Walz until his passing in 2022.
Karen worked as a truck driver and a waitress. She enjoyed going to flea markets, auctions and playing bingo. She...
Roger D. Denman
May 26, 2024
Roger D. Denman, 88, of Delmar, IA passed away on May 26, 2024. Roger was born on December 16, 1935 in Sandwich, IL to William and Vera (Hallstine) Denman. He married Carole Bergeson on September 16, 1955 in Waterman, IL at the Waterman United Methodist Church. They spent many loving years together, where he was a devoted husband until her...
Debra Jo Doolin
May 15, 2024
Debra Jo Doolin, 53, of Sandwich, Illinois, formerly of Bowling Green, Kentucky, passed away suddenly, but peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at the Pavilion Healthcare after a brief illness. She was affectionately known to others as Debbie. She was in the care, guidance and direction of Unity Hospice and Palliative Care in Chicago, Illinois since February...
Ann L. Brand
May 7, 2024
Ann Lea Brand, 79, of Triumph, IL passed away on May 7, 2024. Ann was born on July 15, 1944 in Aurora, IL to Vance and Bernice (Smith) Lintner. She attended West Aurora High School. She married Harold Brand Sr. in December of 1964. They divorced in 1970 but remained good friends. They had 2 children together and Ann welcomed...
Joyce Ann Dell
May 5, 2024
Joyce Ann (Peterson) Dell, 92, of Sandwich, IL, passed away on May 5, 2024 in Yorkville, Illinois.
Joyce was born in Plentywood, Montana to Marvin and Ethel Peterson on November 9, 1931. She went to school in Columbus, Montana and then Colorado State University in Greeley. She married Robert Dell on August, 17, 1954 in Columbus, Mt.. She graduated from Eastern Montana College in Billings, MT. She worked as a teacher in...
Cathy Beal-Brown
Apr 28, 2024
Cathy Cleo Beal-Brown, 74, of Sandwich, IL passed away on April 28, 2024. Cathy was born on March 27, 1950 to William and Hazel (Hauser) Swaggerty. Cathy was a member of Harvest Chapel in Sandwich. Cathy was a vibrant soul who embraced life with an unwavering zest. Before Alzheimer's brutal effects took hold, Cathy's passion for shopping, love for people, and...
Bonny Young
Apr 27, 2024
Bonny Young, 94, of Plano, IL was welcomed to heaven by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 27, 2024. Bonny was born to David (Davie) L. and Stella Rose Ella (Michael) Halfacre of Iuka, IL. She was born when her parents lived in a log cabin. She loved growing up on a farm and being out with all the animals. At the...
Sue Ellen Stebritz
Apr 17, 2024
Sue Ellen Stebritz, 71, of Loves Park, IL was born in Rockford, IL. She was the daughter of Bill and Ethel (Kasper) Johnson. Sue graduated from Rockford East in 1970 where she participated in numerous clubs and activities. She was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. While enlisted she met and married Ken Stebritz. Sue loved her time in the Navy and the various...
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